Norwich vs Leeds Utd Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Norwich vs Leeds Utd taking place? Norwich vs Leeds Utd will take place on Sunday 31st October, 2021 at 14:00 (UK)
Where is Norwich vs Leeds Utd taking place? Norwich vs Leeds Utd will take place at Carrow Road in Norwich
Where can I get tickets for Norwich vs Leeds Utd? Ticket information for Norwich vs Leeds Utd can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Norwich vs Leeds Utd on in the UK? Norwich vs Leeds Utd will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Norwich vs Leeds Utd in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Norwich vs Leeds Utd live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NORWICH
- Norwich’s season hit a new low last weekend as they were pummelled 7-0 by Chelsea, their seventh defeat in nine Premier League games so far this campaign, leaving them rock bottom of the table with two points and a battered goal difference.
- Defenders Sam Byram (Injured), Ben Gibson (Suspended) and Christoph Zimmermann (Injured) will all miss the visit of Leeds Utd, whilst Todd Cantwell and Przemyslaw Placheta are both huge doubts.
LEEDS UTD
- A late penalty saw Leeds Utd scramble a crucial point at home to Wolves last Saturday in a match that saw the Whites not give up at any stage and be rewarded late in the contest, although since then Leeds have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Arsenal.
- Mercurial winger Raphinha was worryingly forced off injured against Wolves, although boss Marcelo Bielsa believes that the Brazilian is okay and should be fit to play at Carrow Road, although striker Patrick Bamford, alongside defenders Luke Ayling and Robin Koch will all remain unavailable for selection.
THE TEAM NEWS
NORWICH
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Krul; Aarons, Kabak, Hanley, Omobamidele, Williams; Lees-Melou, Normann. McLean; Sargent, Pukki
UNAVAILABLE: Byram (Injured), Gibson (Suspended), Zimmermann (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cantwell (Injured), Placheta (Fitness)
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (3-3-3-1): Meslier; Llorente, Struijk, Cooper; Phillips, Klich, Dallas; Raphinha, Roberts, James; Rodrigo
UNAVAILABLE: Ayling (Injured), Koch (Injured), Bamford (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Firpo (Injured), Raphinha (Injured), Shackleton (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Such a heavy defeat last weekend is certain to have had a huge effect on Norwich psychologically and it will be intriguing as to how they react here against a Leeds Utd side yet to win away from home this season. The visitors are expected to target this game, knowing they Norwich are vulnerable having failed to score in their last five matches in all competitions. Provided Leeds set themselves up in a sound defensive shape, cut out any unenforced errors and prioritise keeping a clean sheet, then they have an excellent chance to pick up three points as they will surely be afforded chances against a Norwich defence on the floor from a confidence perspective. With that in mind, back Leeds Utd to pick up the victory here.
Tip: LEEDS UTD TO WIN
